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By William Farmer

Reading Firefighters were dispatched to 828 Thorn Street for a smoke odor investigation. After checking the home, a smoldering fire was located above the ceiling.

By William Farmer

Reading Firefighters were dispatched to 828 Thorn Street for a smoke odor investigation. After checking the home, a smoldering fire was located above the ceiling.

Reading, PA - On Monday, November 5th a single phone call was placed to the Berks County Department of Emergency Services Dispatchers reporting smoke at 828 Thorn Street. Engine 7 arrived at a 2½ story MOR with light smoke showing. Firefighters checked inside the dwelling and detected a class A odor that prompted a search throughout. A smoldering fire was located in the rear above the ceiling in a void space below the roof. Firefighters opened up the area and overhauled the burning portions. The fire was placed under control within 10 minutes. No injuries were reported.